In hindsight…

We had a super cold winter here this year, and I’m so glad I took all the extra time to interline mine in microfleece as it really does stop the wind. In fact, if I did it again I’d also interline the lower sleeve, as that’s the only place I can feel the wind sneaking in on my walking commute (received wisdom says not to interline the under sleeve as it’ll be against your body, but as my hands are firmly jammed in pockets, it means I expose them!). http://www.fehrtrade.com/gallery/195/the-warmest-winter-coat-ever

pokey boning on Patrones high waisted trousers (melt ends or use other type) http://www.fehrtrade.com/gallery/188/patrones-grey-wool-trousers

Not used the waterproofing on the weekend bag. And reinforced that handle (it pulled out the very first time I used it, argh)

I’d made a muslin before cutting into the satin (never actually wore this as it kept slipping off my shoulders since it’s too big) http://www.fehrtrade.com/gallery/158/satin-cowl-blouse

I wish this fabric didn’t bobble like crazy after the 2nd wearing!! http://www.fehrtrade.com/gallery/149/olive-a-twist

Use higher quality zippers in high-traffic areas like my internal handbag pockets (top red one gets used constantly and has pulled apart about four times!)

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About Me

Melissa Fehr

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Fehr Trade was founded in 2005 by Melissa Fehr, but she's been sewing in every scrap of spare time since 2001, also taking up running at about the same time. In 2013 both interests collided when Melissa released her first digital sewing patterns for activewear, and she hasn't stopped moving or sewing since! So far she's run five full marathons in her own-sewn gear, and also enjoys cycling and bouldering whenever she can.
All FehrTrade patterns have been road-tested by Melissa and a team of fellow fit sewists. Her studio space is in her floating home in London on the Thames (far, far away from her childhood home in Perry County, Pennsylvania). You can see more of her personal designs on FehrTrade.com.